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Kathleen Crowley was credited as a television actor, film actor and beauty pageant contestant. Kathleen Crowley was born on December 26, 1929 in Green Bank, New Jersey, United States. Death is recorded on April 23, 2017, at the age of 87.
My Take
Kathleen Crowley appeared in over a hundred films and television series across the 1950s and 60s, almost always as the leading lady. That sheer volume, in the demanding black-and-white era, is what earns my respect far more than any single famous role. From a small New Jersey town and a beauty pageant beginning, she built a working actress's career on craft and stamina rather than spectacle. She passed in 2017, but her presence still carries the lead's light on film. I will always tip my hat to performers who can be measured by their labor rather than their legend.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kathleen Crowley
- Name (Japanese)
- キャスリーン・クローリー
- Reading
- きゃすりーん・くろーりー
- Born
- December 26, 1929 – April 23, 2017
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Green Bank, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / beauty pageant contestant
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathleen%20Crowley
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6376690
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kathleen Crowley born?
Born December 26, 1929.
When did Kathleen Crowley die?
Died April 23, 2017, aged 87.
Where was Kathleen Crowley from?
Kathleen Crowley was from Green Bank, New Jersey, United States.
What did Kathleen Crowley do?
Kathleen Crowley worked as actor, television actor, film actor, beauty pageant contestant.
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